Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management Officer at Council of Governors

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Council of Governors is composed of the Governors of the forty-seven counties and its main functions are the promotion of visionary leadership; sharing of best practices and; offer a collective voice on policy issues; promote inter – county consultations; encourage and initiate information sharing on the performance of County Governments with regard to the execution of their functions; collective consultation on matters of interest to County Governments. Position Objective To document best practices, the project’s implementation journey and share success stories. The Officer will work under the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Knowledge Management. Terms of Reference The Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management Officer will deliver on the following duties and responsibilities: Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the FLLOCA Projects Annual Work Plans with particular focus on results, impacts, best practices, lessons learned, emerging issues and setbacks in implementation. Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement of Programme targets against the performance indicators. Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings under FLLOCA Programme Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation. Support to Counties to meet minimum performance requirements for the investment grants access Document the FLLoCA implementation journey in the Counties in close Consultation with Environment and Climate Change Committee. Identify key unique ways of project implementation in different Counties and document the successes for the purpose of promoting inter-county knowledge exchange. Compile compendia of best practices on matters of climate change adaptation and mitigation related to County climate actions on FLLoCA Upload and update documented materials on the Maarifa Centre website Provide technical support to Counties to embrace documentation and knowledge sharing on climate-related matters. Share reports compiled in County workshops on climate action information and other subjects of climate change on the Maarifa portal. Develop articles, CoG opinion pieces on climate change to be shared with the media. Capture quality photos to tell the implementation story in imagery and words. Provide the needed media publicity through social media on climate action information and best practices in the County. Steer implementation of the COG FLLoCA work plan and budgets Any other task assigned by the Supervisor Requirements Minimum required qualifications and competencies for the Position Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Communications or Knowledge management-related field. At least six years of experience in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, communication or knowledge management-related field of study Knowledge of documentation and storytelling including photocapturing skills. Familiarity with compiling books and publications Requisite knowledge and experience in devolution space in Kenya Previous experience working with the National or County government. Fluency in oral and written English and other communication related skills Experience in Administrative work and knowledge management Competencies: Ability to document and tell stories in both print and imagery. Ability to compile documents in books and publications including compendia on climate change matters for dissemination. Ability to share approved articles on climate change with media through the existing CoG media partnership. Familiarity with knowledge management required skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of project management principles and tools. Knowledge of the methodology of conducting Evaluability Assessments Knowledge in results-based programming Proven expertise in evaluating programmes focusing on Knowledge Management related and Climate Change Programmes Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods Duration of the Assignment The duration of the engagement will be three years renewable for a similar term subject to performance and availability of funds #J-18808-Ljbffr